1983 BMW 628 vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 240 kg more than 1983 BMW 628.
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, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 628. (241 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 628. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 628 | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 628 | Blackwood |
Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 481 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3520 mm |