2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2003 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 990 kg more than 2003 Opel Omega. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2003 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Expedition | Omega |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 75 L |
