2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (637 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
