2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra 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 | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 367 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 6270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 129 L |