2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 322 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |