2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 124 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 478 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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.
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2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |