2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna 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 31 more horse power than 2012 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Laguna.
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 Renault Laguna, 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
