2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | 220 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |