2009 Lexus GS vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Lexus GS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus GS (292 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 991 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS.
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 Lexus GS (368 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lexus GS | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Lexus | Ford |
Model | GS | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3455 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 368 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |