2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 10 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 118 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 652 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Fit 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 | 2011 Honda Fit | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Fit |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |