2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2009 Holden Caprice is newer by 6 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2009 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 344 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
