2008 BMW 745 vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2008 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 745 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
