2008 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia, 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
