2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 177 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Lotus Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
