2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (374 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore 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 | 2008 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |