2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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 101 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra, 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |