2007 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2007 BMW 545 and 2007 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 881 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
