2009 BMW X5 vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (521 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | X5 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2990 mm |
