Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:19 am
So, what are you guys' thoughts on Ford's new Police Interceptor? Good choice for my country? I've got a very large roadway/highway system...
Because sometimes even national leaders just want to hang out
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DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:And as far as patrol cars are concerned I'd obviously either get a full size car with the smallest available engine or a smaller vehicle, or a mix of the above.
Costa Fierro wrote:DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:And as far as patrol cars are concerned I'd obviously either get a full size car with the smallest available engine or a smaller vehicle, or a mix of the above.
Getting a vehicle with the smallest engine possible is fine if it doesn't weigh as much but if it is a large American sedan, you're simply throwing money away. Underpowered vehicles will chew through food, especially if they are used for emergency vehicles.
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:Since times immemorial city and metro American police agencies have used full sized sedans with generally the smallest available engine, because lowered speed and acceleration have an infinitesimal negative effect on performance on urban roads, especially in contrast with the fuel savings generated by using a smaller engine.
And it has served them pretty good. Another advantage of the classic American police car is the body on frame construction which allows for cheap repairs (and modularity although this hasn't really been exploited a lot) .
Costa Fierro wrote:DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:Since times immemorial city and metro American police agencies have used full sized sedans with generally the smallest available engine, because lowered speed and acceleration have an infinitesimal negative effect on performance on urban roads, especially in contrast with the fuel savings generated by using a smaller engine.
Smaller engines do not always mean instant fuel savings, especially if the engine is under powered. You stick a small engine in a car as big and as heavy as a Crown Victoria and the result is a rather slow vehicle that doesn't save as much fuel.
I took the liberty of making a comparison between the Crown Victoria, Chevrolet Impala, Ford Taurus and Dodge Charger. Make what you want of the data provided.
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:OK, I suppose you are right, but choosing a small engine over a larger one should help with both initial acquisition costs and maintenance over time , no?
The Akasha Colony wrote:DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:OK, I suppose you are right, but choosing a small engine over a larger one should help with both initial acquisition costs and maintenance over time , no?
It may be cheaper up front, but if that smaller engine has to be pushed harder to move a heavier car, that won't be good for reliability.
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:The Akasha Colony wrote:
It may be cheaper up front, but if that smaller engine has to be pushed harder to move a heavier car, that won't be good for reliability.
Well really, the smallest I was thinking of going for cars traditionally based around V8s would have been something like the new 2.3L I4 Ford EcoBoost which will be on the Lincoln MKC and Mustang, with 285HP and 310HP, respectively.
EDIT: Apparently the 2.0 L I4 EcoBoost is already available on the Taurus , which happens to be a full size sedan.
Fashiontopia wrote:DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:
Well really, the smallest I was thinking of going for cars traditionally based around V8s would have been something like the new 2.3L I4 Ford EcoBoost which will be on the Lincoln MKC and Mustang, with 285HP and 310HP, respectively.
EDIT: Apparently the 2.0 L I4 EcoBoost is already available on the Taurus , which happens to be a full size sedan.
Just buy my Tempra King Alexander Police Vehicle which gives Police Departments the option of a V6, a Turbo Charged V6, a V8 and a Supercharged V8. We recommend the use of the Turbocharged V6 because when it needs to come alive it does on the throttle, but a cruising speeds it won't break the bank, yet has enough torque to move King Alexander which is made out of lightweight materials.
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:Fashiontopia wrote:Just buy my Tempra King Alexander Police Vehicle which gives Police Departments the option of a V6, a Turbo Charged V6, a V8 and a Supercharged V8. We recommend the use of the Turbocharged V6 because when it needs to come alive it does on the throttle, but a cruising speeds it won't break the bank, yet has enough torque to move King Alexander which is made out of lightweight materials.
You have so many cars lol, they're really cool and the storefront is too. I'd love to make it interactive if you're interested.
And really I would consider your offer but right now I'm kind of on hold as far as IC development is concerned, I'm just figuring out technical details and stuff for myself. Again if you'd like I'd love to help you make an interactive part to your storefront.
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:OK, I suppose you are right, but choosing a small engine over a larger one should help with both initial acquisition costs and maintenance over time , no?
Costa Fierro wrote:DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:OK, I suppose you are right, but choosing a small engine over a larger one should help with both initial acquisition costs and maintenance over time , no?
Depends on the engine and the manufacturer. More basic and simple engines will be easier to maintain and be more reliable whereas more complicated engines will be more difficult and complicated to maintain, especially if everything is controlled via computer chips.
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:Costa Fierro wrote:
Depends on the engine and the manufacturer. More basic and simple engines will be easier to maintain and be more reliable whereas more complicated engines will be more difficult and complicated to maintain, especially if everything is controlled via computer chips.
Isn't everything in this day and age?
Organized States wrote:So, what are you guys' thoughts on Ford's new Police Interceptor? Good choice for my country? I've got a very large roadway/highway system...
DnalweN acilbupeR wrote:The Akasha Colony wrote:
It may be cheaper up front, but if that smaller engine has to be pushed harder to move a heavier car, that won't be good for reliability.
Well really, the smallest I was thinking of going for cars traditionally based around V8s would have been something like the new 2.3L I4 Ford EcoBoost which will be on the Lincoln MKC and Mustang, with 285HP and 310HP, respectively.
EDIT: Apparently the 2.0 L I4 EcoBoost is already available on the Taurus , which happens to be a full size sedan.
EDIT 2: Apparently they've put something as small as a 2.1L I4 201 HP diesel engine on something as humongous as the S Class (previous generation S 250 CDI)
Padnak wrote:Organized States wrote:So, what are you guys' thoughts on Ford's new Police Interceptor? Good choice for my country? I've got a very large roadway/highway system...
Infurior in all ways to this
Costa Fierro wrote:Keyboard Warriors wrote:You can get a modern retake on those though
Only until 2016. Ford will then close Australian production of the Falcon.