2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Econoline would be higher. Both 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and 1999 Ford Econoline are equipped with a 4,604 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (212 HP @ 4450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Econoline |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
