2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Hardbody and 2007 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 36 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Hardbody | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |
