2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 367 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2005 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Omega |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |