2004 BMW 645 vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 BMW 645.
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, 2004 BMW 645 (447 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 645 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2990 mm |