1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 657 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800. 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |