2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 730 kg more than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Cadillac Ford
Model SRX Crown Victoria
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2126 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 72 L


 

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