2008 Ford GT vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford GT 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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 GT (678 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |