1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | E |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |