1996 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Opel Omega
To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 153 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon.
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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega. 2004 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 2004 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Omega |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |