2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
