2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Holden Ford
Model Caprice Crown Victoria
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 224 HP
Torque 502 Nm 359 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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