2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 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 87 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 551 kg more than 2006 Rover 75. 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 Rover 75, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Crown Victoria | 75 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |