2007 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |