2009 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 (320 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4605 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
