2008 Volkswagen Commercial vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1620 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 Volkswagen Commercial 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Commercial has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 Volkswagen Commercial | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Commercial | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 4605 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
