2008 Acura RDX vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 7 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, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 327 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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 (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RDX | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
