2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Ginetta G34

To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ginetta G34. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ginetta G34 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2046 kg more than 2003 Ginetta G34. 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 (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ginetta G34. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2003 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Crown Victoria 2003 Ginetta G34
Make Ford Ginetta
Model Crown Victoria G34
Year Released 2006 2003
Engine Size 4605 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 224 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 359 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2856 kg 810 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1050 mm


 

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