2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Crown Victoria | A8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |