2006 Honda Element vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element, 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Element | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |