1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Town Car | X3 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2810 mm |