2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 9 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 210 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
