1964 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Omega weights approximately 418 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Opel Omega (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1988 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Omega |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |