1980 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 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, 1994 Opel Omega (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Omega |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |