2001 Opel Omega vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1558 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Opel Omega (447 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Omega | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2856 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
