2000 Audi R8 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1838 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | R8 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
