1959 BMW 502 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 567 kg more than 1959 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. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 502 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 502 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
