1959 BMW 507 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 507 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |