1996 BMW 332 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 332 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
