1977 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Opel Omega

To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 119 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. 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, 2001 Opel Omega (447 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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