2006 BMW 323 vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 17 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, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 323 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |