2001 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2001 BMW 316 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 316 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 316 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
