1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 542 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Vedette | Omega |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |