2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo 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) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sumo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 119 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |