2009 BMW 125 vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 125 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
