2008 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1395 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |