2006 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2006 BMW 130 and 2006 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln LS. (239 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln LS.
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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 2006 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 130 | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |
