1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Opel Zafira is newer by 23 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, 2008 Opel Zafira (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira 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 72 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira, 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Zafira |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |