1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 300 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
