2006 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 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 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sequoia | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
