2007 BMW 318 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 24 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 318 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |