2002 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (242 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1101 kg more than 2002 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SL | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3724 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
