2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1954 Renault Colorale
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Colorale 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 184 more horse power than 1954 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 196 kg more than 1954 Renault Colorale. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1954 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1954 Renault Colorale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1954 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Crown Victoria | Colorale |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |