Opel Omega 1995 vs Ford Escort 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 26 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Ford Escort. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Escort) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.36 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 52 cm longer than the Ford Escort, 11 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 1 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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