2003 BMW 760 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 766 kg more than 2003 BMW 760.
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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 760 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 760 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |