1959 BMW 600 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 600 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3000 mm |
