1974 BMW 3 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 267 kg more than 1974 BMW 3.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |