2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 911 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 7 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 606 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
