2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Envoy (435 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Envoy 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 | 2009 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Envoy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 435 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |