2008 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
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 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon 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 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1326 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
