2008 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |