2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 9 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 610 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Crown Victoria | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
