1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 725 kg more than 2012 BMW 123. 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 123 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |
