2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight 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 (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 987 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Honda Insight, 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |