1992 BMW 320 vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 335 kg more than 1992 BMW 320.
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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 320 | Continental |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |