2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Lexus LX
To start off, 2012 Lexus LX 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LX weights approximately 938 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus LX 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, 2012 Lexus LX 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 Lexus LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LX 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 | 2012 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Crown Victoria | LX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
