2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 320 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Statesman |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |