2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 220 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 (374 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (345 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | Viano |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |