2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2004 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 438 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan. 2004 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 2004 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Econovan | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2840 mm |
