2009 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Crown Victoria and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1591 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |