2000 BMW 328 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (201 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 BMW 328. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 328 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
