2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 4,605 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 53 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 (320 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Crown Victoria | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 184 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |