2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1991 Porsche 968
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 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 381 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968.
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 (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 968 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 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Crown Victoria | 968 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |