1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 175 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. 2001 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | Omega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
