1990 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 275 kg more than 1990 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, 2001 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Omega |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
