1988 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 419 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |