2007 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 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 24 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 976 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (282 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A4 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 282 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 72 L


 

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