1977 Ford Granada vs. 2008 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 31 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 71 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 2008 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Omega |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |