1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 BMW 128.
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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 128 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2659 mm |
