1955 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Omega (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 865 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 2005 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia. 2005 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Omega |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2840 mm |