2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 4 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Elantra | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
