2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | TE-50 | Lotus Omega |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |