2007 BMW 650 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 141 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 650 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |