1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2740 mm |