1954 BMW 502 vs. 1954 Lincoln Premiere
To start off, both 1954 BMW 502 and 1954 Lincoln Premiere were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Lincoln Premiere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lincoln Premiere (282 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lincoln Premiere should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lincoln Premiere weights approximately 490 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1954 Lincoln Premiere | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 502 | Premiere |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 6030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
