1995 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 BMW 840.
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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
