1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 1999 Ford F-150 and 1999 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 307 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 1999 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford F-150 1999 Vauxhall Omega
Make Ford Vauxhall
Model F-150 Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4604 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 209 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 5740 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3520 mm 2740 mm


 

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