2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 810 kg more than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Cerbera 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
