2010 Renault Twingo vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Renault Twingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Renault Twingo. (133 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1801 kg more than 2010 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Twingo, 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 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 440 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Twingo. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Twingo 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:
2010 Renault Twingo | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Twingo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 440 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |