2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and 2006 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1246 kg more than 2006 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum, 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Signum. (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
