2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and 2004 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 268 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | E |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
