1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | S |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 3220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 88 L |