2007 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX 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 (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac SRX. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac SRX 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Cadillac Ford
Model SRX Crown Victoria
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 369 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2071 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 72 L


 

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