2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1776 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |