2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |