2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon 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 136 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Falcon 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 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
