1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2000 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Omega |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |