2008 Saturn Outlook vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Saturn Outlook is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (270 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook, 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Outlook. (336 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Outlook | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Saturn | Ford |
| Model | Outlook | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 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 | 83 L | 72 L |
