2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 328 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |