1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 32 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 810 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
