2008 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (328 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 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 X5 (440 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | X5 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4603 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |