2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 505 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW Z4 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
Make BMW Ford
Model Z4 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 362 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 72 L


 

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