1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Continental | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Continental | 525 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2840 mm |