1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 BMW 316 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Crown Victoria | 316 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |