2001 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 318 | Continental |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |