1988 BMW 535 vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 798 kg more than 1988 BMW 535. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 535. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 535. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 535 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |
