2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 382 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Crown Victoria | 318 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |