1998 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 34 kg more than 1998 BMW 740.
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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 740 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |