1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 32 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, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 290 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Crown Victoria | 118 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |