1995 BMW CLS vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | CLS | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |