2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |