2008 BMW 745 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 745 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |