1973 Ferrari 246 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (311 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 246. (196 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246. 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 Vauxhall Omega (459 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 1999 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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