2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 347 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | Z4 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |