2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X3 (560 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Crown Victoria | X3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
