2008 BMW 530 vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 92 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |