1986 BMW 730 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 255 kg more than 1986 BMW 730.
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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 730 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
