1975 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 320 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |