1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 153 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1990 Opel Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Omega |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |