2002 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |