2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and 2006 Kia Sorento 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 32 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento. 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 Kia Sorento, 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |