2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (372 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
