2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 209 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
