1972 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 775 kg more than 1972 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2740 mm |
