2007 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 307 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 91 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 273 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307, 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 307 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |