1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 170 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Omega |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4088 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |