1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1998 Opel Omega
To start off, 1998 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Omega weights approximately 194 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1998 Opel Omega (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1998 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Scorpio | Omega |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |