2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |
