1986 BMW M6 vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 BMW M6.
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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | M6 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
