1994 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 361 kg more than 1994 BMW 520.
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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 520 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 520 | Continental |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |