2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 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 874 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-350 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 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |
