2004 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 735 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 318 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
