1999 Ford Laser vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 1999 Ford Laser 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 595 kg more than 1999 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vauxhall Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Laser | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Laser | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
