2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Lincoln Town Car.
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 (481 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | X5 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2099 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 106 L |