The 2006 Ford Crown Victoria remains largely unchanged from the 2005 model (which also means it remains largely unchanged from the last major revamping in 1979). The large sedan is a rear-wheel drive vehicle, a quality which sets it apart from its competitors, the Toyota Avalon and Nissan Maxima. The 4.6-liter V8 sounds more intimidating than it is, and probably will not overwhelm too many people with its 224 horses (base model...sport models have up to 239).