1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1982 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz G. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1982 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1982 Mercedes-Benz G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1982 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | G |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
