1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1872 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |