1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 419 kg more than 2011 BMW X3.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lincoln Continental | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2807 mm |
