Ford Crown Victoria II 4.6 V8 (213 Hp)
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Ford Crown Victoria:
The Ford Crown Victoria is a full-size sedan that was marketed and manufactured by Ford. The successor to the Ford LTD Crown Victoria, two generations of the model line were produced from the 1992 until the 2012 model years. The Ford counterpart of the Mercury Grand Marquis, the Crown Victoria was the largest sedan marketed by Ford in North America, slotted above the Ford Taurus. The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor was marketed specifically for law-enforcement use; a long-wheelbase Crown Victoria sedan was marketed primarily for taxi cab fleets....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Ford Crown Victoria (II). With 366 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1720 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement over the 193 Hp version, providing better acceleration and more confident highway passing. Still not a performance car, but more responsive.
Fuel Economy
Still poor, typical for a large V8 of this era. The slight power increase doesn't significantly improve efficiency.
Best Use Case:
Police and taxi fleet duty, general daily driving with a desire for slightly more responsiveness, highway cruising.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for six occupants
- • Plush, smooth ride quality ideal for long journeys
- • Highly reliable and durable Modular V8 engine and Panther platform
- • Excellent value proposition, especially in the used market
- • Large trunk capacity
- • Rear-wheel drive layout
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine options
- • Soft and unengaging handling characteristics
- • Dated interior design, especially by the end of its production run
- • Large exterior dimensions can make parking challenging
- • Lack of modern active safety features
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Ford |
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| Model: | Crown Victoria |
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| Generation: | II |
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| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 V8 (213 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1991 |
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| End of production: | 1999 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 6 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 213 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 46.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 366 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | Modular |
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| Engine displacement: | 4601 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 13.3 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 585 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5397 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1976 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1440 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2905 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1596 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1609 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/70 R15 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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