2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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 120 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 482 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Octavia, 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Octavia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |