1996 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 376 kg more than 1996 BMW 528. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 528 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
