2005 BMW 750 vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 297 kg more than 2005 BMW 750. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 750 | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 750 | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 110.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |