1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2002 Opel Omega

To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 473 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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