2003 BMW 645 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 19 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, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 2 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 645 | Continental |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |