2001 Opel Omega vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Omega | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Omega | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |