2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 206 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 613 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
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, 2008 Peugeot 206, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 206 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 | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Crown Victoria | 206 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |