1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 994 kg more than 1956 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, 2001 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia. 2001 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| 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 | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1734 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 |
