2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 91 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 211 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody 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 (374 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
