2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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 (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | 280 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2940 mm |