1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 740 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 BMW 1600 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 1600 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:
1966 BMW 1600 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |