2007 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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 (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 530 | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |