1995 BMW CLS vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | CLS | Town Car |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |