1959 BMW 600 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2910 mm |