2001 Acura TL vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 265 kg more than 2001 Acura TL.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL, 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura TL | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 Weight | 1575 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |