2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 592 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Town Car | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 53 L |