2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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 60 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 560 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.8 mm |
| 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 | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |
