2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, 2006 Kia Carens 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 219 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 Kia Carens, 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Carens |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
