1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 5.8 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |