2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 34 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 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Crown Victoria | M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
