2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Hyundai XG 300
To start off, both 2001 Ford Crown Victoria and 2001 Hyundai XG 300 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 41 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 148 kg more than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. 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 XG 300, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai XG 300. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Hyundai XG 300 has manual transmission. 2001 Hyundai XG 300 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 | 2001 Hyundai XG 300 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Crown Victoria | XG 300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |