1988 Dodge Omni vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Dodge Omni is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Omni (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 194 kg more than 1988 Dodge Omni.
Because 1979 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Dodge Omni | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Omni | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |