2004 BMW 645 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 645. (447 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 645 | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3230 mm |