1988 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 130 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 520 | Continental |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |