2004 BMW Z4 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 BMW Z4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 BMW Z4. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 444 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW Z4 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | Z4 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |