2012 BMW 640 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2012 BMW 640 and 2012 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine.

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.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 640 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
Make BMW Ford
Model 640 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 224 HP
Engine Bore Size 89.6 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4894 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1894 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1369 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2855 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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