2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1336 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |