1967 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 871 kg more than 1967 Ford Anglia. 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, 2005 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia. 2005 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1967 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Anglia | 2005 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Anglia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
