2006 BMW 523 vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 BMW 523.
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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 523 | Continental |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |