1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1998 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1998 BMW Pickster and 1998 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1998 BMW Pickster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW Pickster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1998 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1998 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Pickster | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
