2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Kia K2700
To start off, both 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 141 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. 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 (359 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 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 | 2005 Kia K2700 | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | K2700 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2665 cc |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |