2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 719 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Ford Hyundai
Model Crown Victoria Santa Fe
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2654 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1777 kg 1058 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L