2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2001 Ford Crown Victoria and 2001 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 182 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 959 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Atos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Atos |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
