2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (79 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 787 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2000 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Crown Victoria | Vitara |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |