1994 BMW 730 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 730 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |