1995 BMW 840 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.9 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 | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |