2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 36 kg more than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Blazer 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Blazer Crown Victoria
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 4601 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 225 HP
Torque 339 Nm 369 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1876 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 72 L


 

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