2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Hyundai Elantra, 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 (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Elantra | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
