2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (328 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 692 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW Z4 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | Z4 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |