2009 BMW 116 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 BMW 116. 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 116 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |