2008 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
