2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, 2005 Lexus RX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Lexus RX (840 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus RX 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 | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 840 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
