1990 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 377 kg more than 1990 BMW 730. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 730 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 730 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |