2009 BMW 320 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 320 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |