2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2007 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2007 GMC Yukon 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, 2007 GMC Yukon 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, 2007 GMC Yukon (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3310 mm |
