2004 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Sebring and 2004 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Sebring (200 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 352 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.

Because 2004 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chrysler Sebring 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Sebring Crown Victoria
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1488 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 45 L


 

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