2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sportage 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.
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2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sportage | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |