2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 9 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 66 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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 | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| 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 | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
