2005 Fiat Doblo 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 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1556 kg more than 2005 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Doblo 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 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2856 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |