2000 Ford Escape vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 10 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 107 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, 2000 Ford Escape (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escape | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
