2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Opel Agila
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Agila would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Opel Agila. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 825 kg more than 2003 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Agila, 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Agila. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Agila. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Agila 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.
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2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Opel Agila | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Agila |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |