2008 BMW 118 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 118 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
