2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 4,605 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 85 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 189 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |