2009 BMW 120 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 38 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 42 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 805 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 120 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
