2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 12 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 529 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra 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 | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 472 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |