2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 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 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2497 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 | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |