1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1246 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2920 mm |