2006 BMW 745 vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (252 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2001 Lincoln LS. 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (362 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 745 | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
