1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 BMW X6 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Crown Victoria | X6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2933 mm |