1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 123 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Omega |
Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |