1956 BMW 502 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 404 kg more than 1956 BMW 502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 502 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 502 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
