1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Crown Victoria | Omega |
Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |