2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2000 Ford ST 460

To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 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 2000 Ford ST 460
Make Ford Ford
Model Crown Victoria ST 460
Year Released 2004 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4604 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 460 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 178 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2580 mm


 

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