1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 941 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Omega | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Omega | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3327 mm |
