2008 BMW M5 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 147 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | M5 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 1830 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |