1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus 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) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 440 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Taunus | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Omega |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
