2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grand Prix | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5670 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
