1983 BMW 525 vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, both 1983 BMW 525 and 1983 Lincoln Mark VII were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 400 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 525 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |