2009 BMW 550 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 550 | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |