2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
