1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 13 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, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2012 BMW 530 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 530 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
