2005 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 20 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, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
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 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 318 | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |