Why do most states pick Crown Vics for there choice of cruiser?
I know there good on gas..but any other explantion?
2007-12-19 11:02:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mr T 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Eric: thanks for the MPG..ill have to admit--i was wrong and you were right.
2007-12-19 12:48:24 · update #1
Eric is right about the MPG, they suck gas on regular street patrol.
Bt yes, the above guys are right, for a while, Ford was the only American auto maker that had a rear-wheel drive sedan That sold enough to be able to stay in production.
Now, Dodge is back with the Charger and as far as I've heard, the Chevy front-wheel driveline has shown to be tough enough to stand up to being in a squad car. I do think that Ford will be dropping the Vic in favor of a Police package Taurus pretty soon. No car maker can afford to produce one line exclusively for Police vehicle use.
They're all pretty good cars. I do miss the old Dodge Diplomat I had when I started though!
2007-12-19 13:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by mebe1042 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most depts pick them because they are rear wheel drive and because they are big enough to fit all the crap that goes into cop cars. (Partner,Cage,Computer,Prisoner(s), Radio,Siren/Light switch, misc equipment in the trunk.
*The reason rear wheel drive is preferred is due to the fact that if you lose traction you do not lose steering capability. In a front wheel drive vehicle if you lose traction, you also lose steering. Steering is not something you want to lose in while in emergency operation.
Also I don't know where you heard that Crown Vics were good on gas, but thats nothing but a myth. I would never personally own a Crown Vic b/c of the gas mileage.
Another contributing factor is that Crown Vic's are one of the very few American made rear wheel drive vehicles with a V-8 and that is affordable for a police depts to afford.
2007-12-19 13:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Blue2Grey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the most widely-used automobiles in North American police departments, and due to the "heavy duty" nature of the vehicle, is also used by many taxi companies. Since Chevrolet dropped the rear-drive Caprice, Ford has had a near-monopoly on the market for police cruisers because of a preference for V8 powered rear-drive cars in North America. In early 2006, DaimlerChrysler released a new police version of the Dodge Charger. General Motors also offers the Chevrolet Impala in a police package (named 9C1 and 9C3), albeit only in a V6-powered front-wheel drive form.
2007-12-19 11:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Beau 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to address this....
"...good on gas." !?
You could not be further from reality on that one. I burn a half a tank per night putting about 90 miles on the odometer, with the engine running about 7 hours.
At 20 gallons per tank, that's 9 MPG.
That's horrible MPG. Its a 2001. Its one of the oldest in the fleet, but I love her.
2007-12-19 11:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are one of the only passenger cars that still have rear wheel drive. Most vehicles now are front wheel drive, they don't hold up to the abuse that a police vehicle has to go through
2007-12-19 11:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a good comfortable office to spend your 12 in
easy in - and out - - - cause sometimes you gotta get there quick
and get out faster
good trunk space for the gear, too
2007-12-19 11:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Predominately, they are the safest. On top of that, they are they easiest cars to ramp up for that kind of work, and they best suit that kind of work.
2007-12-19 13:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by to protect and serve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a lot of room for the bad guys.
2007-12-19 11:19:36 · answer #8 · answered by Steven C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Beau, that's right off Wikipedia... you gotta give credit where credit is due.
2007-12-19 11:10:53 · answer #9 · answered by railbird 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋