2008 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1361 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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 (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 1495 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |