2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
