2000 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |