2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2001 Ford Crown Victoria and 2001 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus LX weights approximately 649 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2001 Lexus LX 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, 2001 Lexus LX 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 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | LX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
