2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 11 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, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Acura TL.
Because 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL 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 2012 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2012 Acura TL 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 | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Crown Victoria | TL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
