2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Lexus RX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lexus RX. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lexus RX. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2013 Lexus RX has manual transmission. 2013 Lexus RX 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 | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
