2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 741 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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4604 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |