1969 BMW 1600 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 844 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
