1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, 1998 Opel Signum is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 789 kg more than 1998 Opel Signum.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Signum. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Signum. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Opel Signum | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Signum |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |