1962 BMW 700 vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3097 kg more than 1962 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 700 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2870 mm |
