1988 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 741 kg more than 1988 BMW 530. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 530 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 2334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
