1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |
