2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1264 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |