1973 BMW Touring vs. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 600 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
