2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 22 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 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 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | S80 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
