2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Hyundai Trajet

To start off, both 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and 2004 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 70 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, 2004 Hyundai Trajet, 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 (374 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (191 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Trajet.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Crown Victoria 2004 Hyundai Trajet
Make Ford Hyundai
Model Crown Victoria Trajet
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4604 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 191 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1910 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 65 L


 

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