2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and 2004 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 56 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Crown Victoria | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |