2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 328 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
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, 2010 Nissan Altima, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
