1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 146 kg more than 2008 Opel Omega.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2008 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Omega |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |