1998 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 960 kg more than 1998 BMW 316. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 316 | Continental |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |