1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
