1996 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 BMW 530.
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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 530. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 530 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 530 | Continental |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |