1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 129 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 616 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Turbo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 310 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
