2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 78 kg more than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2007 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Holden Captiva 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Captiva |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |