2009 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |