1972 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 1 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2980 mm |
