2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 972 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |