1992 BMW 545 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 560 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 545 | Continental |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |