1992 BMW 740 vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 25 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 740 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
