1990 Ford Granada vs. 2003 Opel Omega

To start off, 2003 Opel Omega is newer by 13 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Opel Omega. (143 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Omega weights approximately 393 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada.

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 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Granada 2003 Opel Omega
Make Ford Opel
Model Granada Omega
Year Released 1990 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2933 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Top Speed 193 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1733 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2850 mm


 

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