2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 1338 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
