2008 BMW 523 vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 BMW 523.

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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 523 1988 Lincoln Town Car
Make BMW Lincoln
Model 523 Town Car
Year Released 2008 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4940 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.1 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.8 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2990 mm


 

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