2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 184 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac XLR | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |