Titan vs. Crown vic...Interseptor

[scottsbro23]

Titan vs. White with blue stripe and red and blue lights.......

This really doesnt count but here it goes....

Couple of nights ago the wonderfull TXDOT decided to close I-45 N....
so I was pissed and on the feeder of I 610 (Detour) at a stop light...
Had Godsmack @ about 22 on the Fosgate Factory crap...

anyway light turns green and my silly self showin off places my skinny pedal 3/4 of the way toward the floor.....followed by screaming BFG's....

I look in my mirror and looky there a wonderful Houston Police Officer....he was sittin on my right blind spot when the light went green...

well I slowed down and he pulled up behind me and hit his spot light into my cab...then he pulled up next to me and looked at me like I was an ...

he then got behind me at the next light ....I'm sure he was runnin my plates....

@ the light on my left were two Fine blonde chicks........I thought great I'm gettin pulled over and these to honeys are gonna see it all...

Light goes green and the honeys turn left and what do ya know .....so does the Nice wonderfull officer..................... needless to say I didn't "show-off" the rest of the way home....until tonight hehehe well only once..I thought the Guy next to me in the V8 exploder wanted to run....he kept creapin' until the light changed....

[tortuga]

he probably saw the marine sticker on your back window, most 5-0 are retired military so he let ya slide... that's awesome that he didn't pull ya, maybe he was really just in awe of the titan... btw the interceptor would have caught you in a heartbeat...

[Finnattic]

Originally Posted by tortuga

he probably saw the marine sticker on your back window, most 5-0 are retired military so he let ya slide... that's awesome that he didn't pull ya, maybe he was really just in awe of the titan... btw the interceptor would have caught you in a heartbeat...

It would have been more than a heartbeat to catch up to the Titan. Sure the Interceptor has top speed, handling and radio advantages but flat out acceleration the Titan takes it.

0 to 60 Police Interceptor= 8.25 / Titan= 6.7

Police Interceptor 1/4= 16.3 / Titan= 15.1


Police Vehicle Performance

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Here's some interesting performance info on widely used Police vehicles.

This spawned my interest after my incident with the unmarked Intrepid.


"Test results: 2004The Michigan State Police tested four 2004 models in mid-2003: the Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Intrepid, and Ford Police Interceptors (Crown Victorias) with two different axle ratios, 3.27:1 and 3.55:1. The Dodge had the smallest engine at 3.5 liters; the Chevy had a 3.8 V6, the Ford a 4.6 V8. Four special service vehicles were also tested, the Ford Explorer and Expedition, and Chevrolet Tahoes with 5.3 liter engines and two and four wheel drive. This is the first year in some time that neither Dodge nor Jeep had a special service vehicle, possibly because both the Durango and Grand Cherokee are being replaced.

Once again, the Chrysler proving grounds were used. This year, the term "DaimlerChrysler" was removed from its place in the past before "Dodge" (as in "DaimlerChrysler Dodge Intrepid). The cars were driven multiple times by four different drivers. Ford removed underbody air deflectors, saying they were not on the 2004 models.

The overall performance of the two Fords and the Dodge were within a hair of each other, with the Impala lagging slightly - the Dodge and the two Fords did the course in 1 minute, 42 seconds, while the Chevrolet took one minute, 45 seconds. The Dodge actually beat the V8 Ford with the 3.27 ratio, and was only four hundredths of a second behind the 3.55:1 V8 Ford.

Test Ford 1 Ford 2 Dodge Chevy
0-60 8.25 8.44 8.56 9
0-100 22.5 23.3 23.6 26.4
1/4 mile 16.3 16.4 16.6 16.9
Top speed 128 <123 135 123
Stopping 150 ft 150ft 137 ft 134 ft
Gas mileage 18 mpg 18 mpg 22 mpg 23 mpg
Course time 1:42 1:42 1:42 1:45
The Fords had the best acceleration across the board, with the Dodge only a little behind, and the Chevrolet lagging more. That's not surprising since the Fords were the only V8s and all three cars were around the same size. However, the ancient Ford design showed in cornering and braking, allowing Dodge and Chevy to get roughly the same course times. The value of that slight extra acceleration, compared with the four-five mile per gallon shortfall and less effective braking, is questionable."

BTW here's my little experience running a unmarked Police vehicle. Same deal, I believe the Eagle, Globe and Anchor might have helped me out.

Crazy Marines

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/show...d+pol ice+car

[black04titan]

The cops in my area "Aren't aloud to give warnings" and since I just got my license about 2 weeks ago it's kind of a scary thought, if I get a ticket or anything my parents take the keys for a year... I think I would die. You got lucky man lol

[aggiesarge]

*Whew* Lucky. In fact, being former Army, I am inclined to agree that your USMC stickers may have helped you. When I had my Mustang I got an "Exhibition of Acceleration" ticket in College Station by C.S.P.D. I squealed my "tire" (no T-lok) making a left turn. Turned out to be a $150 ticket!

[tnbowhunter]

Good story. You are one lucky son of a gun. My luck I would have got a ticket.

[tnbowhunter]

[quote=Finnattic]It would have been more than a heartbeat to catch up to the Titan. Sure the Interceptor has top speed, handling and radio advantages but flat out acceleration the Titan takes it.

0 to 60 Police Interceptor= 8.25 / Titan= 6.7

Police Interceptor 1/4= 16.3 / Titan= 15.1


Police Vehicle Performance

QUOTE]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing that info Finn.

[Finnattic]

Originally Posted by black04titan

The cops in my area "Aren't aloud to give warnings" and since I just got my license about 2 weeks ago it's kind of a scary thought, if I get a ticket or anything my parents take the keys for a year... I think I would die. You got lucky man lol

Aren't aloud to give warnings???

Taking your key for a year seems a bit strong of a punishment for getting a ticket. Your young and there's always that possibility. It happens. It's part of life. Now letting your testosterone get the better of you well that's a different story.

Just learn from my mistakes and experiences. I have, now go young warrior and may the force be with you.

[Finnattic]

[quote=tnbowhunter]

Originally Posted by Finnattic

It would have been more than a heartbeat to catch up to the Titan. Sure the Interceptor has top speed, handling and radio advantages but flat out acceleration the Titan takes it.

0 to 60 Police Interceptor= 8.25 / Titan= 6.7

Police Interceptor 1/4= 16.3 / Titan= 15.1


Police Vehicle Performance

QUOTE]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing that info Finn.

No prob Sir, it is interesting to see the numbers (Titan) truck vs. (Interceptor) car. It just shows again how much ballz these things really have for what they are.

Originally Posted by tnbowhunter

Good story. You are one lucky son of a gun. My luck I would have got a ticket.

I really am and believe me I've counted the blessings. I don't take take it for granted. That could have been it for me.

Originally Posted by aggiesarge

*Whew* Lucky. In fact, being former Army, I am inclined to agree that your USMC stickers may have helped you. When I had my Mustang I got an "Exhibition of Acceleration" ticket in College Station by C.S.P.D. I squealed my "tire" (no T-lok) making a left turn. Turned out to be a $150 ticket!

I'm really really surprised I haven't gotten a "Exhibition of Acceleration" just by accidentally squealing the tires. I wouldn't be surprised with the Borla and Volant roaring like they do. Just half throttle leaving a light can be a attention getter not meaning anything by it.

[VShortt]

Originally Posted by tnbowhunter

Good story. You are one lucky son of a gun. My luck I would have got a ticket.

Funny I was thinking the same thing. It never fails.

[jhromy]

you should have showed off again for the blonde chicks...give the cop the finger..chicks dig that

[Squid]

Originally Posted by jhromy

you should have showed off again for the blonde chicks...give the cop the finger..chicks dig that

Sure they do.

I'd rather be lucky than good.

[VShortt]

Originally Posted by jhromy

you should have showed off again for the blonde chicks...give the cop the finger..chicks dig that

My "chick" would call me an idiot. Of course it would be hard to hear exactly what she was saying as I pulled away in the backseat of a patrol car.

[Finnattic]

Originally Posted by jhromy

you should have showed off again for the blonde chicks...give the cop the finger..chicks dig that

LOL this ain't The Dukes Of Hazard...

[black04titan]

My mom got a ticket today for doing 45 in a 40... she wasn't happy and on top of that she got and extra write up for having one of those license plate frames that come from the dealer. Cops these days...... O yeah, and she was coming off the highway doing 45mph in a 40, anyway