1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Omega |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
