1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
