2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler 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 560 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Prowler |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 46 L |