1977 BMW 728 vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 179 kg more than 1977 BMW 728.
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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 728 | Continental |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |