1979 BMW 728 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2287 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 728 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
