2009 BMW 635 vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2009 BMW 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 635 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
