2002 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 506 kg more than 2002 Ford F-250.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 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, 2002 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford F-250 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2920 mm |
