2007 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1651 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |