2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 721 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 Yukon (497 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Yukon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 497 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |