1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Town Car | 325 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
