2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.

Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Dodge Ford
Model Grand Caravan Crown Victoria
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 359 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 72 L


 

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