1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 BMW Z9.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |
