2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 1116 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Crown Victoria | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |