2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1309 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Passat | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2771 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |