2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Carnival | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
