2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (191 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | SLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |