1995 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Omega would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1995 Opel Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Omega.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Omega. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Opel Omega | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Omega | F-350 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3967 mm |