2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 697 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-250 | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 75 L |
