1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 16 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Omega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1716 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 |
