2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 19 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 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 95 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mondeo | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
