2006 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 375 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1465 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
