1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 315 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 120 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
