2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2002 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 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 (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Volvo V70. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 297 kg more than 2002 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70, 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | V70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |