2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Kangoo | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Kangoo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1375 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |