2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 450 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
