1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
