1999 Opel Omega vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 836 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Omega | Expedition |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3023 mm |