2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 112 kg more than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna, 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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (343 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |