2001 BMW Compact vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.
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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Compact | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 179 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
