1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Omega |
Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |