2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1997 Nissan Skyline, 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, 1997 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Skyline |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 367 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |