1964 BMW 700 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1317 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 700 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 114 L |
