2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (207 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 297 kg more than 1994 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Omega |
Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |