• While often bearing the colors and insignia of your local police force, the Ford Crown Victoria P71 will also perform for the average civilian.Tommy Flynn/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  The 1996 Ford Crown Victoria P71 is a vehicle most commonly found in police station parking lots. The quick acceleration and tight handling of the P71 has made it a default choice among most law enforcement agencies in America. In addition to performing well, it has a luxurious and comfortable interior, and also appeals to civilian sedan enthusiasts.
  
  

Engine and Performance

• The 1996 Ford Crown Victoria P71 boasts a 4.6-liter V-8 engine. Its transmission is a four-speed automatic. Horsepower is rated at 190 horsepower with a maximum at 4,250 rpm. Its torque is approximately 265 feet-pounds with a maximum at 3,250 rpm. The vehicle can tow up to 2,000 lbs. Rear-wheel drive is standard and the vehicle can perform a turning circle small for its size at 40.3 feet (12.3 m).
  
  

Exterior Dimensions

• The length of the P71 is 212 inches (538.5 cm), with a width measured at 77.6 inches (197 cm). Approximate height of the car is 56.8 inches (144.3) and the wheelbase is 114.4 inches (290.6 cm). The total curb weight of the vehicle is 3,780 lbs.
  
  

Interior Dimensions

• Front seat headroom is measured at 39.4 inches (74.7 cm), front hip room at 57.1 inches (145 cm), front shoulder room at 60.8 inches (154.4 cm) and front legroom at 42.5 inches (108 cm). Rear headroom is approximately 38 inches (96.5 cm), rear hip room at 58.7 inches (149 cm), rear shoulder room at 60.3 inches (153.2 cm) and rear legroom at 39.6 inches (100.6 cm). The total luggage capacity for the P71 is about 20.6 cubic feet (583.3 liters). This sedan has a maximum seating capacity of six passengers.
  
  

Fuel and Consumer Information

• The capacity of the sedan's fuel tank is 20 gallons (75.7 liters). Its EPA mileage estimates are 15 miles per gallon (mpg) for city, 24 mpg for highway and 18 mpg for combined use. The range in miles is 300 miles (482.2 km) for city, 480 miles (772.5 km) for highway and 360 miles (579.4 km) for combined use. The 1996 P71 is marketed as a large sedan and is mostly manufactured in Canada. It is classified under "Large Cars" by the EPA. MSRP retail for the vehicle ranged from $21,050 to $22,770 at the time of its release.