1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Fairlane | Omega |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
