2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 379 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 18 kg more than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Le Mans | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
