1986 BMW 735 vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 524 kg more than 1986 BMW 735.
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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 735 | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |