2001 Toyota RunX vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 720 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX, 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota RunX | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | RunX | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |