2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 94 kg more than 1996 BMW 730. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1996 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 730 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
