2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1921 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda, 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Panda | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |