1999 BMW M28i vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i is newer by 29 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, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 BMW M28i.
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) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW M28i. (355 Nm). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW M28i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M28i | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | M28i | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
