1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1992 Ford Mustang and 1992 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Because 1992 Opel Calibra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Opel Calibra (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
