1968 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 31 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 880 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, 1999 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 229 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 | 805 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
