1980 BMW M5 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 309 kg more than 1980 BMW M5.
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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M5. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | M5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
