2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 272 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |