2005 GMC Canyon vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (252 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Canyon | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
