2005 Lotec C 1000 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 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 618 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.

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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 2005 Lotec C 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lotec C 1000 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Lotec Ford
Model C 1000 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5500 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 843 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 990 Nm 369 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1490 mm