2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Vector M12
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 Vector M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vector M12 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vector M12 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 210 kg more than 2004 Vector M12.
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, 2004 Vector M12 (576 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 2004 Vector M12 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 2004 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 2004 Vector M12 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 | 2004 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Vector |
| Model | Crown Victoria | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
