2001 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Intrepid 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 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 207 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 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 (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 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 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Intrepid | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
