1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 963 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1663 kg |
