1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 34 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, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 390 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, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 2004 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Maverick | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
