2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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 137 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 696 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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 (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |
