1962 BMW 700 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 700 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2990 mm |
