2007 BMW 523 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 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 523 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
