2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 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 190 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 320 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
