1995 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 375 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |