2006 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1021 kg more than 2006 BMW 120. 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 120 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
Make BMW Ford
Model 120 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2006 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1835 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 72 L


 

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