2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Crown Victoria | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |