2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2008 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |