1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 520 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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 (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 12 M | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |