2007 BMW 760 vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 760 | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 760 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
