2009 BMW 130 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |