1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1958 Opel Record
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Record would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1958 Opel Record has manual transmission. 1958 Opel Record will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1958 Opel Record | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Record |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |