2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 367 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (408 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
