2004 BMW 120 vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 BMW 120.
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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 120 | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |