2008 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1526 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Avalon | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3454 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
