2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 340 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | S |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 830 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |