2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 8 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Crown Victoria | Rapide |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |