2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 2 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 336 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Crown Victoria | Crossfire |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1441 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |