2009 BMW M6 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 537 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | M6 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |