1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, 2010 Opel Astra is newer by 32 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, 2010 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Astra 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 258 kg more than 2010 Opel Astra.
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, 2010 Opel Astra, 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Astra. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Astra 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 | 2010 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Astra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |