1956 BMW 503 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 BMW 503. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 503 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 503 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 503 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 362 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |