1971 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2727 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Touring | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
