2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Kia K2700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2007 Kia K2700 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 | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | K2700 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |