2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 12 kg more than 2002 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Omega |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |