1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 174 kg more than 1990 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Omega |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |