1960 BMW 501 vs. 1963 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1963 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 501 would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1960 BMW 501.
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:
1960 BMW 501 | 1963 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 501 | Continental |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 7048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 284 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |