2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 757 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2008 Opel Corsa, 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Corsa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 361 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |