2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 905 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda, 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |