1979 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 1987 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
