1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Crown Victoria | 120 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
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 | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |