2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 387 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Town Car | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |