2007 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. 2009 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. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4606 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 | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |