2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 320 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 300S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
