2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (434 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mustang | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
