2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Hyundai XG 350
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 Hyundai XG 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai XG 350 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 29 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai XG 350. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai XG 350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai XG 350. (293 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai XG 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Hyundai XG 350 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown Victoria | XG 350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
