2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (451 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 649 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.
Because 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (624 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Crown Victoria | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |