1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 654 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
