1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 447 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. 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 Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 12 M | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 12 M | Omega |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |