2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 472 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 2010 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 2010 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |