2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 471 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (413 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Sierra 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 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sierra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 413 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |