1970 BMW 2000 vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 526 kg more than 1970 BMW 2000.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 BMW 2000 | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2000 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
