2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 703 kg more than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |
