1994 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 115 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
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 M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
