2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
