2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 533 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo, 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 (343 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Crown Victoria 2005 Volkswagen Polo
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Crown Victoria Polo
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 224 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 95.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1307 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 45 L


 

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