1968 Ford Ranchero 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 Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (125 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranchero | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
