1982 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1982 BMW 323 is newer by 4 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, 1982 BMW 323 (148 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 424 kg more than 1982 BMW 323.
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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 323 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2315 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
