1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 39 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 744 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Taunus | Omega |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
