2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Q9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Q9 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Crown Victoria | Q9 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |