2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 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 303 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
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, 2005 Volvo S60, 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 (362 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 330 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |