1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 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 (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 1502 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 1502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1502 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1975 | 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 | 73 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
