2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (290 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Crown Victoria | Omega |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 290 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |