1973 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 570 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Continental |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
