1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 72 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3070 mm |
