2008 BMW 550 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 157 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 550 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4941 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |