1989 BMW 850 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 585 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
