1979 Ford LTD vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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