2008 BMW 735 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
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, 2008 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 735 | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5766 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |