2001 BMW 745 vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (390 Nm). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 745 | Continental |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 7541 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |