2001 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 676 kg more than 2001 BMW X5.
Because 2001 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |
