2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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 167 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 851 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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 (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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 | 1989 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |
