1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 147 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Omega |
Year Released | 1991 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |