1959 BMW 503 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 503 | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |