2007 BMW 328 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.

Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 328 1986 Lincoln Town Car
Make BMW Lincoln
Model 328 Town Car
Year Released 2007 1986
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2995 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 230 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2000 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2990 mm


 

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