2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1558 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |