2009 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 535 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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 (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |