2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Blazer | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |