2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 575 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.
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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 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 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
