1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Opel Omega
To start off, 1991 Opel Omega is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Omega (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Omega weights approximately 334 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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, 1991 Opel Omega (162 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1991 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Omega |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
