2009 BMW 330 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
