1995 BMW S3 vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 603 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.
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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | S3 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |
