2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 542 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2000 Ford Artic | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Artic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |