1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Omega weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 1988 Opel Omega (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
