1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 216 kg more than 1988 Opel Omega. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1988 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Omega |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |