2002 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 369 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |