1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 220 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
