1958 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 481 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Omega |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |