2007 BMW 650 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
