2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 970 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Justy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
