1997 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 57 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 850 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |