1962 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 851 kg more than 1962 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2002 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Omega |
Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |