2007 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 670 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
