1995 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 520 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
