2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 6 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 (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. 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, 2007 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2007 Lexus IS 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 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Crown Victoria | IS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 15.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |