2012 Ford Kuga vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 4 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1316 kg more than 2012 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Kuga. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Kuga 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:

2012 Ford Kuga 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Ford Ford
Model Kuga Crown Victoria
Year Released 2012 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 72 L


 

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