2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1440 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, 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 (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (350 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Crown Victoria | Galant |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |