1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 834 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 3.3 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
