1996 BMW 332 vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 217 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 332 | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 332 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |