1981 Dodge Omni vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Omni.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Omni. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1981 Dodge Omni has manual transmission. 1981 Dodge Omni will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Omni | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Omni | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
