2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 2 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | 350Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |