2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio, 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 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
