1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2934 mm |
