2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 708 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Crown Victoria | LR4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 508 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |