1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 86 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2920 mm |
