1954 BMW 502 vs. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 410 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1954 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1954 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 502 | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
