2008 Nissan Rogue vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Rogue 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 4,605 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 54 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1726 kg more than 2008 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue 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 (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Rogue | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Rogue | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
