1996 BMW 528 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 BMW 528.
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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 528 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
