1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Mark VII | 525 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |