2001 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2001 Acura MDX and 2001 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 193 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | MDX | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |