2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | X5 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 114 L |
