2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Magnum | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |