2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 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 4,604 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 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 Q5 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (349 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
