2009 BMW 335 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 335 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
