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 (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 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 1595 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 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.
Compare all specifications:
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 | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 353 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |