1996 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 535 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 BMW 535. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 387 kg more than 1996 BMW 535. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 535. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 535 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 535 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 1662 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3142 mm |