1999 BMW LMR vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 BMW LMR is newer by 16 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW LMR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW LMR (600 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW LMR 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 205 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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, 1999 BMW LMR (355 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm). This means 1999 BMW LMR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW LMR | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | LMR | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1820 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
