2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang 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 299 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 1999 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang 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 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |