1993 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Beijing BJ 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Beijing BJ 212 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1993 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1993 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Beijing BJ 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Beijing BJ 212 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Beijing BJ 212. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Beijing BJ 212 has manual transmission. 1993 Beijing BJ 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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