1968 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1986 Opel Omega (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
