2007 BMW 320 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
