1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 972 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
