2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 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 24 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
