2008 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 362 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |