2001 BMW Compact vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1276 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact. 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Compact | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
