1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 29 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 880 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall 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 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | 12 M | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
