1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 425 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Viano |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
