1989 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 468 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Omega |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 75 L |