2007 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1341 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |