1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 31 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 372 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito, 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Vito |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
