1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 288 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 1990 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Omega |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 204 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
