2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
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 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mahindra CL 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 173 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 551 kg more than 1999 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra CL 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 Mahindra CL | |
Make | Ford | Mahindra |
Model | Crown Victoria | CL |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2040 mm |