2009 BMW 750 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 30 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 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2009 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
