1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 835 kg more than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Savana |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2550 kg |