2000 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Opel 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Omega | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 125 L |
