2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 482 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Hardbody | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
