1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 640 kg more than 2013 BMW X1.
Because 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
