2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 808 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 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 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Crown Victoria | 300 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |