2011 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 803 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Crown Victoria | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |