1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 257 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |