1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
