2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 58 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 620 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.
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2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Crown Victoria | Lancer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |