1994 BMW 520 vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 8 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 221 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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 520 | Continental |
Year Released | 1994 | 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 | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 366 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 | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |