1966 BMW 2000 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 847 kg more than 1966 BMW 2000. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 2000. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1966 BMW 2000 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 2000 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 2000 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |
