2006 BMW 325 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 325 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
