2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 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 46 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento, 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
