2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 376 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element, 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Element |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |