2007 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 36 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 458 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 525 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
