2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 279 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 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:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Omega |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1206 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |