1979 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1979 BMW 320.
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. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 320 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:
1979 BMW 320 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |