2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Lancia Lybra

To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Lybra 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 92 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 367 kg more than 2001 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 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 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Lybra, 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Lybra. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2001 Lancia Lybra 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.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2001 Lancia Lybra
Make Ford Lancia
Model Crown Victoria Lybra
Year Released 2003 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2444 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1777 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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