2008 Nissan Terrano vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Terrano 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 Terrano 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 Nissan Terrano | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Terrano | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4605 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |