2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. (231 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 91 kg more than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | SL |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 268 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |