1992 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1992 BMW 320. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |