2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 175 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Crown Victoria | Rexton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 402 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |