2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 4 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 35 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Thunderbird | Omega |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
