1963 BMW 700 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 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 110 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 700 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 700 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2910 mm |