2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 545 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 230 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
