2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 2000 Opel Omega

To start off, both 2000 Ford TS-50 and 2000 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 502 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 2000 Opel Omega (290 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford TS-50 2000 Opel Omega
Make Ford Opel
Model TS-50 Omega
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 3175 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 128 HP 218 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 290 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1208 kg 1710 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 75 L


 

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