1994 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 279 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 740 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
