2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 642 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW Z4 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | Z4 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |