2008 Holden UTE vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden UTE would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden UTE (357 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.

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 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2008 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2008 Holden UTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Holden UTE 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Holden Ford
Model UTE Crown Victoria
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 357 HP 224 HP
Torque 530 Nm 359 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors


 

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