2007 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 206 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 90 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1629 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Peugeot 206 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Peugeot Ford
Model 206 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1227 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 72 L


 

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