2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Kia Retona
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 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Retona 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 131 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 93 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1999 Kia Retona 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, 1999 Kia Retona 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 (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Retona. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Retona 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 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Retona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |