1998 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Intrepid. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 211 kg more than 1998 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Intrepid | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Intrepid | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2735 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |