1999 BMW V12 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 20 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, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.
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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW V12 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | V12 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5990 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1855 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
