2005 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 325 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
