2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz T would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 431 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz T.
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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Mercedes-Benz T has manual transmission. 1981 Mercedes-Benz T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Mercedes-Benz T | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | T |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
