1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
