2008 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |