About This Quiz
Police personnel have used many different types of vehicles for bomb squads, SWAT teams and for prisoner transportation. While the make and model depends on the type of police personnel, as well as the city, state and country, police vehicles have been around since cars were first created. Today's police cars are more like mobile computer platforms, with all manner of electronics on board, but some things never change. If it's a cop car, it needs to have a burly engine, stout tires and a reliable powertrain.
Some vehicles are very well-known, while some are not so obvious. The AMC Javelin, for instance, was a popular police car in the 1970s, while various Plymouth models were notable between the 1950s and the 1980s. More popular police vehicles includes models by Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford and Chrysler. High-end vehicles, such as SAAB's and Mercedes, have been also utilized by police personnel.
So, do you think you can tell the difference between a Dodge Dakota and a Ford Fairmont? Or, how about the difference between a Chrysler Sebring and a Mercury Marquis? We're about to test your knowledge on both new and old police vehicles, so get ready! Take the quiz now to test your knowledge on all the different types of police vehicles!
Also known as "Crown Vic" the Ford Crown Victoria features a front-engine layout. This vehicle was also created in 1992.
Chevrolet Suburbans are SUV-sized vehicles and feature 5 doors. This SUV is still currently in production, and was initially released in 1935.
This hybrid vehicle features all-wheel drive and front-engine aspects. The Toyota Prius was also created in 1997.
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Dodge Chargers are a popular police car. The vehicle is a four-door sedan that was created in 2005.
The Toyota Camry was created in 1982 and features front-wheel drive aspects. These cars are also called "Vistas" and "Altis."
This 4-door SUV is assembled in Canada and features all-wheel drive components. This vehicle was also created in 2006 in the United States.
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Created in 1985, the Ford Taurus was a mid-sized car that was inspired by the Crown Victoria. This vehicle is also assembled in the United States.
Created in 1982, the Ford Mustang features 2 doors and both automatic and manual transmissions. This is also considered to be a muscle police car.
Created in 1992, the Nissan Altima features 6 generations of coupes and sedans. This vehicle is currently assembled in Mississippi.
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Used primarily near beaches, the Toyota 4Runner features a front-engine layout. This was also created in 1983.
The Mercury Monterey was created in 1952 and lasted until 1974. It was assembled in places like Pico Rivera, California and Maywood, California.
Also known as the Ford E Series, the Econoline is utilized for SWAT teams and bomb squads. Prisoners are also sometimes transported in this vehicle.
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Created between 1996 and 2000, the Volvo S70 features a 4-door saloon body style. This vehicle also featured both manual and automatic transmission options.
This old-school vehicle was created in 1964 and ended production in 1974. The Plymouth Satellite also features a front-engine layout.
The Plymouth Valiant was a popular police vehicle in Sweden. It was also in production from 1960 to 1976.
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This vehicle was manufactured from 1950 to 1981 by General Motors. The Pontiac Catalina also features a GM B platform.
The Chrysler Sebring is a mid-sized vehicle that features several generations of sedans and coupes. The coupes were also manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors.
Featuring a front-engine layout, the Chevrolet Malibu is still currently produced. Nine generations have since been manufactured.
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The Pontiac Grand Prix features 7 generations of sedans and coupes. This car was also first introduced in 1962.
Created between 1989 and 2001, the Chevrolet Lumina features a W-body and front-wheel drive. This vehicle is also similar to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Produced from 1964 to 1992, the Dodge Monaco featured a front-engine layout and both automatic and manual transmission options. These also featured a C-body platform.
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This vehicle features rear-wheel drive components, as well as a "sporty" look. The Dodge Magnum has since produced three generations.
General Motors manufactured the Chevy Tahoe starting in 1995. This full-sized SUV is still produced today.
This compact vehicle was introduced in 1978. The Ford Fairmont also features a front-engine layout and both 2-door and 4-door options.
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The Chevy Camaro was assembled starting in 1966. It has featured three different types of platforms, including an F-body, Alpha and Zeta.
The Chevrolet Express is mainly used to transport prisoners, due to its size. It's currently assembled in Missouri.
Manufactured from 1967 and 1986, the Mercury Marquis featured four generations of sedans and coupes. It was considered to be a luxury vehicle in its time.
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This full-sized car was manufactured in both the Middle East and North America. It was initially manufactured by General Motors.
This mid-sized car was produced between 1968 and 1976. The Ford Torino is also known as the Ford Fairlane.
Produced from 1978 to 1998, the SAAB 900 is considered to be a compact executive car. Two generations of this vehicle have since been created.
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Manufactured by General Motors, this car was in production between 1959 and 1987. It was also assembled in Australia and Canada.
The Dodge Durango is currently produced by FCA US LLC. It's an SUV that is considered to be mid-sized with 4 doors.
The Studebaker Lark was popular in the 1960s. This vehicle was also manufactured as a coupe, sedan, station wagon and as a convertible.
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Buick Centurys are full-sized cars that feature a B-Body platform. They were manufactured between 1954 and 1958.
Produced from 1961 to 1988, the Chevy Nova was considered to be a compact car. It was later re-created as the Chevy Citation and the Chevy Geo Prizm.
The AMC Javelin was manufactured between 1967 and 1974 in several locations. Some of these include Kenosha, Wisconsin, Port Melbourne, Australia and Caracas, Venezuela.
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Primarily manufactured between 1968 and 1976, the Mercury Montego was assembled in Chicago, Illinois, Atlanta, Georgia and Lorain, Ohio. It was also named after Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Featuring a front-engine layout, the Ford LTD was assembled between 1964 and 1968. It has since featured four generations of vehicles.
The Dodge Intrepid was on the market between 1993 and 2004. It was produced in both Canada and Delaware.
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