2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 8 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 179 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Sprinter | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |