1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 786 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Turbo | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | 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 | 129 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |
