1986 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 785 kg more than 1986 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 316 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 316 | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |