2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230

To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 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 87 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 432 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Crown Victoria 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Crown Victoria 230
Year Released 2003 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2299 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 221 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1777 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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