1971 BMW Touring vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 800 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
