1970 Ford 17 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 131 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1990 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |