2003 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2003 AC Aceca (400 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
