1991 BMW M12 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 12 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.

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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW M12 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 BMW M12 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
Make BMW Ford
Model M12 Crown Victoria
Year Released 1991 1979
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 4186 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 263 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 2200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5320 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2910 mm


 

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