1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 871 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Turbo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
