1986 BMW M6 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 3 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, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 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 315 kg more than 1986 BMW M6.
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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M6 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | M6 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |