2002 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1756 kg more than 2002 BMW M3.

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, 2002 BMW M3 (480 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW M3 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
Make BMW Ford
Model M3 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2002 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3997 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 374 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 2856 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2920 mm


 

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