1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 779 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 1600 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |