2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 382 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Omega |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |