2008 Opel Omega vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Omega weights approximately 273 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 2008 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Omega | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Omega | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |