Depends. Is it an LX or Interceptor? Interceptor puts out 235, LX about 210.
250hp
500hp with police interceptor
The 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is typically equipped with a 4.6L V8 engine that produces around 250 horsepower. This engine is specifically tuned for law enforcement use to provide additional power and performance compared to the standard civilian model. The Police Interceptor package also includes upgrades to the suspension, brakes, and cooling systems to meet the demands of police duty.
Regardless of application, they were all rated at 280 hp
It was rated at 210HP.
215 Horsepower @ 4500RPM, 285ftpds Torque @ 3000RPM
A Vic interceptor has a duel exhaust and a larger air box, while most Vics (except the lx sport) have a single exhaust and a more restrictive air box. So and interceptor has around 25 more horsepower then a stock Vic, that equals around 250 horsepower.
305
300 bhp @ 5,400 rpm
375 horsepower.
In a 1998 Ford Taurus , with the 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine : ( 200 horsepower )