2007 BMW 120 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
