2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 286 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LaCrosse | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2920 mm |
