1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 35 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 612 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, 2005 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94.6 mm |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |