1971 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (211 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 959 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (280 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Omega |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
