1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Opel Omega
To start off, 1997 Opel Omega is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1997 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 285 kg more than 1997 Opel Omega. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Omega. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Omega |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |