1995 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 935 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
