2009 BMW 120 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |