2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (178 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Omega |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |