2012 Dodge Avenger vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Avenger (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
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, 2012 Dodge Avenger, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Avenger | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Avenger | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4892 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |