2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 7,291 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (766 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | SL |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 7291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 766 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |