2007 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |