1952 BMW 501 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 415 kg more than 1952 BMW 501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1952 BMW 501 has manual transmission. 1952 BMW 501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |