1996 BMW 520 vs. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 134 kg more than 1996 BMW 520.
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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |