2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and 2006 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 69 more horse power than 2006 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1543 kg more than 2006 Acura CSX. 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, 2006 Acura CSX, 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 (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura CSX. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura CSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura CSX 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 | 2006 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Crown Victoria | CSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
