2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 451 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
