1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 3 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2980 mm |
