2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Ford Focus

To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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 78 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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, 2006 Ford Focus, 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2006 Ford Focus
Make Ford Ford
Model Crown Victoria Focus
Year Released 2003 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1777 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 55 L


 

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