1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 743 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 Opel Omega (230 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |