2004 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 913 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Voyager, 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 Chrysler Voyager (367 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chrysler Voyager 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Voyager Crown Victoria
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2737 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1943 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 72 L


 

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