1996 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (471 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SL | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
