1973 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 2 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1973 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 (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 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 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Continental |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |
