1978 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 520 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |