2000 BMW 323 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 361 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
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) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 323 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
