2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Lexus RX
To start off, 2002 Lexus RX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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 23 more horse power than 2002 Lexus RX. (198 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus RX weights approximately 88 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2002 Lexus RX 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, 2002 Lexus RX 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Lexus RX | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Crown Victoria | RX |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |