1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Continental | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Continental | 118 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |