2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 762 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |