2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest 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 Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest 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 310 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest, 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Quest 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 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |