2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1296 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS, 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac BLS | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | BLS | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4604 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |