1960 BMW 700 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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 VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 700 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
