2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C and 2008 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1321 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

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 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Mercedes-Benz Ford
Model C Crown Victoria
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 224 HP
Torque 241 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1535 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 72 L


 

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