Ford Crown Victoria: The Classic American Car
The Ford Motor Company is yet again behind one of the superb
vehicles - the Ford Crown Victoria. This vehicle is a full-size
car that had its history of production dating back to the 1950s,
and relived again in the 1970s. It had quite a mediocre sales in
the general public's market, however, it gained much popularity
among the ranks of those in uniform. This is a full-sized sedan,
and is more often known as "Crown Vic". It is more known to be a
top-of-the-line sedan among the Ford's creations. Its
predecessor was the Ford LTD. And just like the Ford LTD, the
Ford Crown Victoria is also usually used as a taxi cab, fleet
vehicle, and police car.
The very first of the Crown Victorias had its humble makings
starting in the year 1955. It made its way down the streets as a
two-door six-seater hardtop coupe. It differed from the regular
Victoria model through its having a stainless steel band that
'crowned' the roofline, passing right over the car, as an
extension of the B-pillar line.
People talking about a traditional American are more often than
not talking about vehicles like the Ford Crown Victoria, or its
twin the Mercury Grand Marquis. The Ford Crown Victoria is a
large car with a V8 engine under the long hood and a body
separate from its steel frame. Furthermore, it has wide bench
seats, soft suspension, a relatively large trunk, and poor fuel
economy. The police have liked the Ford Crown Victoria because
the engine makes it fairly quick, along with its rear-wheel
drive that provides predictable handling, the interior can
handle and take in the officer and all the police gear, plus the
simple mechanicals are durable. Overall, the vehicle is not
expensive.
This vehicle has been made available in three trim levels which
comprises of the Standard, the LX, and the LX Sport. The
Standard is plain, which is what most fleets like. The mid-line
LX has alloy wheels, making it exude the look of more like a
civilian machine. The LX Sport has slightly larger alloy wheels.
Ordering it in dark red, gray, black, or silver birch means that
it comes with a color-matched monochrome trim. The black LX
Sport looks a lot like an unmarked police car.
As for the Ford Crown Victoria's interior, it is currently one
of the few remaining cars that are sold in the U.S. that still
offer a bench front seat. The seats are soft, however for longer
drives, it could get uncomfortable for passengers since it lacks
support. The controls found inside this vehicle are fairly
simple and straightforward. Ford Crown Victoria owners can
shop for discount car parts and accessories from Ford Parts Discount's auto parts catalog. In stock
are thousands of Ford Crown Victoria
parts for all enthusiasts. From engine and radiator parts to lights and hoods and wheels, customers can find
everything to repair and maintain their Ford Crown Victoria.
Although the Ford Crown Victoria has squishy seats, a mushy
handling, and modest V8 engines, these are overpowered by the
vehicle's huge trunk. Also, one plus for this is that because it
is often mistaken for a cop car, the Ford Crown Victoria
receives respect when on the road. And, this vehicle is
certainly a full-size, rear-drive Americana.