2012 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 5 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1756 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto, 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grande Punto | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
